Low voltage switch imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $14.9 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (989 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.9M | 989 t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 886 t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 518 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (21%), Lebanon (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 41% |
| France | $3.2M | 21% |
| Lebanon | $856K | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $824K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $572K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $434K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $427K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $346K | 2.3% |
| India | $331K | 2.2% |
| United States | $245K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 28% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 25% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 18% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 10% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 9.7% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 3.7% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 2.2% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.12 per kg, 59% below the world average of $37.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported low voltage switch worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 989 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by France (21%) and Lebanon (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.12 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage switch to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (28% of the value) and 8536.90 (24%).
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